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LibraryBoard | 2008-11-12 | 2 | Page 2 of 4 Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board Meeting November 12, 2008 President Belikove had read in the Director's letter about the new book drop awning and shelf that will be installed, and asked if there was a possibility of putting an additional book drop in the back of the building. Chisaki explained this had been investigated previously, but it was found that there was no way to accommodate a book drop at the rear of the building. President Belikove asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Member Mitchell so moved; Member Wetzork seconded the motion which carried by a 5-0 vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) Audience member Li Volin spoke up about the recent fund-raising program the Library Foundation had hosted with food author Michael Pollan. Ms. Volin thought the event had been absolutely fabulous, and others in attendance at the meeting echoed her sentiments. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Neighborhood Library Improvement Projects (J. Chisaki) 23 architectural firms showed up for the mandatory branch walk-through. They asked a lot of good questions; their proposals are due on November 24. Laurie Kozisek, project manager for Public Works, had located floor plans for WEB and aerial photos of both branches that Director Chisaki will put up on the webpage. The first meeting between Library, Public Works, Friends and Foundation representatives will be on Wednesday, November 19; 5-10 meetings will be held throughout the design phase of the project. Chisaki queried the Board on whether they would like to see West End and Bay Farm residents on the committee so there could be community input. Member Wetzork listed both positives and negatives for consideration; Member Butter was very much in favor of resident participation, as was Vice President Hartigan. Chisaki said a PowerPoint presentation could be put on the website for the community to view and submit comments that way. Butter said that is a good idea, but believes it is key to have community members on the committee so they can give their input "live" during the process. Chisaki will move forward in contacting the people they have in mind and inquire about their availability and/or willingness to sit on the committee. NEW BUSINESS A. Proposed Donation of Art from Gary Bukovnik (R. Belikove) The Board looked over the picture from their packet and had a lengthy discussion on where it might be mounted. Several locations for the artwork were discussed, but due to the size of the piece, it was difficult to come up with anything reasonable. It was requested the painting be viewed before acceptance, to ensure it was in good shape and wouldn't need restoration efforts. The Art Exhibit Committee was tasked with drafting an Art Acceptance Policy before the next Board meeting, as something should be in place if the Library is offered other pieces of art. President Belikove, as Board liaison to the Art Committee, will bring this to their next meeting. | LibraryBoard/2008-11-12.pdf |